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Kevin Lyle Shelton

Kevin L. Shelton

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES
PLEASANTAN, CA 94566
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CRD#: 2357011
Kevin Lyle Shelton

Professional summary


Kevin Lyle Shelton, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Kevin Shelton, Kevin L Shelton, is a registered financial advisor currently at BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Pleasantan, California and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Pleasanton, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kevin has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin Shelton | Kevin L Shelton

Other business activities


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1) MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC; INVESMENT-RELATED; 13500 EVENING CREEK DR. N STE 555, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128; BROKER DEALER; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; STARTED 02/2025; APPROX 160 HR/MO, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS; SECURITIES SALES AND SERVICES 2) BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES; 55 MERCHANT ST. STE. 2100, HONOLULU, HI 96813; INVESTMENT-RELATED; LEAD FINANCIAL ADVISOR; START 02/2025; 160 HR/MO, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS; DISCUSSING CLIENT ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENT SUITABILITY AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE. 3) E.A. BUCK INSURANCE; 55 MERCHANT ST. STE 2100, HONOLULU, HI 96813; INVESTMENT-RELATED; INSURANCE AGENT; START 02/2025; 160 HR/MO, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS; INSURANCE SALES 4) BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES; 55 MERCHANT ST. STE 2100, HONOLULU, HI 96813; INVESTMENT-RELATED; EMPLOYEE; START 02/2025; 160 HR/MO, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS; DISCUSSING CLIENT ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENT SUITABILITY

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

February 27, 2025 - Present

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 4725 First St. Ste 215, Pleasantan, CA 94566
RIA
CRD#: 322138
PLEASANTAN, CA
Current

February 28, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4725 First Street Suite 215, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

November 19, 2024 - March 3, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

November 19, 2024 - March 3, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 12, 2022 - December 6, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 12, 2022 - December 6, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

November 2, 2018 - March 30, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

November 2, 2018 - March 30, 2022

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

May 17, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

May 10, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

May 10, 2013 - January 23, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

May 9, 2013 - January 5, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

April 17, 2012 - April 30, 2013

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ALTOS, CA
Past

November 1, 2006 - September 1, 2011

FIRST BROKERAGE AMERICA, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43431
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 3, 2004 - June 2, 2004

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 31, 2003 - October 30, 2006

LODESTAR PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107638
ALAMO, CA
Past

September 8, 2000 - May 3, 2004

LONDON PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25089
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

February 18, 1998 - August 15, 2000

AMERICAN CENTURY BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42846
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 8, 1995 - February 5, 1998

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 28, 1993 - February 8, 1994

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BW
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
California
(2/27/2025)
RR
California
(3/3/2025)
RR
Colorado
(3/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/27/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/10/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BW
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4600 S. Syracuse Street Suite 650, Denver, CO 80237
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 210-6567
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
66

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,982
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 565,377,646

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/03/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024

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Company Information


BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 322138Pleasantan, CA 94566

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